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Freedom of Information. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know. I saved you saying it, a Cheann Comhairle.

Freedom of Information. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the statistics, what is the Taoiseach's response to the Information Commissioner, who has stated that the decline in usage of the Act has gone far beyond what the Government envisaged when it decided to introduce fees? These are statistical questions. Does the Taoiseach agree with the Information Commissioner? Will he, therefore, strengthen the Act——

Freedom of Information. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am trying to work within the restrictions.

Freedom of Information. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the Taoiseach's position and that of his Department, does he hold with the Information Commissioner's view as to why there has been a steady decline in the use of the Freedom of Information Act to access information from his Department? Surely that applies.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the report of the Police Ombudsman in the Six Counties which implicates six members of the RUC special branch in six sectarian murders between 1993 and 2000 and in the attempted bombing of the Sinn Féin office in Monaghan town in 1997.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the event that the Health and Social Care Professionals Bill would impact on Private Members' time, I propose that we would allow for the full 90 minutes this evening, following on the conclusion of——

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If a vote is called, that will impact on the time. I ask for agreement that in the event that a vote is called, we would allow the full time. This has been accommodated in such a manner in the past.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My suggestion is only in anticipation. The problem might not present itself.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We would continue on.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It sounds like Dublin will make a UDI.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a recent Order of Business, I objected to a motion being taken without debate regarding the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. The Taoiseach responded that I would have the opportunity to address this matter in the debate on the Estimates. Today, I was advised by the Taoiseach's Department that it transpires that is not the case. Given the serious concerns I expressed, including that...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No.1: In page 9, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "(a) chiropractor;". This amendment seeks to amend section 4 on page 9 of the Bill as presented by inserting in the alphabetical list of designated health or social care professions chiropractor, immediately before clinical biochemist, dietitian and medical scientist. Professions following chiropractor would be...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am disappointed the Minister of State cannot do so. I speak not only as somebody who has been lobbied by people personally interested but as somebody who has used the services of a chiropractor and who knows many others who have done so. The numbers who gravitate to the services of chiropractors in Ireland must be significant because chiropractors are mushrooming all over the country. I...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not view myself as unfortunate in representing the people of Cavan and Monaghan.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Minister of State's own colleague, Deputy Devins, might state, I am very proud to represent the Border constituency of Cavan and Monaghan.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wanted to reassure the Minister of State should the Official Report be read out of context. The Minister of State commented that one had to be mindful of the entire jurisdiction. As a Border resident, I argue that our reality must therefore be taken into account. I made a point about the special circumstances in which we live, but in taking the interests of everyone in this jurisdiction...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support amendment No. 2 in the names of Deputies Twomey and McManus. In the absence of a resolution of this long-standing dispute in respect of descriptions, the difficulties are only deepened by not recognising physical therapists and only making reference to physiotherapists. I appreciate the difference. In the absence of a resolution it is imperative not to proceed with legislation which...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 5: In page 12, lines 27 and 28, to delete all words from and including "all" in line 27 down to and including "section" in line 28 and substitute the following: "not less than 40 per cent of whom shall be women and not less than 40 per cent men, appointed by the Minister following a process of public advertisement for the positions, assessment of candidates based on...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Minister of State can prove to me ——